With Wayne Rooney and Darren Bent out of action which strikers should England start Euro 2012 with?

With Wayne Rooney missing the first two matches of Euro 2012 through
suspension and Darren Bent now almost certain to miss the tournament through
injury, which strikers should England take to Ukraine this summer?

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In the frame: England face a striker crisis for Euro 2012 meaning there is opportunity for those beyond the fringe to stake a claimPhoto: AP?GETTY IMAGES

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Up in the air: Peter Crouch fell out of favour under Fabio Capello but may benefit from a new man in chargePhoto: ACTION IMAGES

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Front runner: Danny Welbeck's place in the squad looks safe if he stays fitPhoto: PA

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New face: Fraizer Campbell was called up to the senior squad for the first time for the match against HollandPhoto: AP

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Using his head: Andy Carroll needs to find form with Liverpool in the remainder of the season to book a Euro 2012 spotPhoto: ACTION IMAGES

Fraizer Campbell A couple of weeks ago even Sunderland fans probably wouldn't have had Campbell in their England squad. A year ago he thought his career was over due to injury. Mobile and fleet footed, he has scored twice in five games since returning for a year on the sidelines. A good performance against the Dutch and helping Sunderland end the season with an FA Cup final would strengthen his case.Euro chances 5/10

Peter Crouch Marginalised under Fabio Capello, Crouch famously boasts the best international strike rate of any player available this summer. Critics point to a number of those goals coming against the lesser teams of world football and to international referees' propensity to giving fouls against him but an aerial presence is lacking in the current squad. Stoke's top goalscorer this season and always a dependable and willing worker as well as having tournament and European experience.Euro chances 6/10

Danny Welbeck After a breakthrough season on loan at Sunderland last year, Welbeck has become a regular in the Manchester United side that is still chasing a Premier League title. A rangy player with pace and directness, he is maturing in to a world class player even if he isn't quite the finished article yet.Euro chances 8/10

Daniel Sturridge Following a similar route to development as Welbeck, Sturridge was sensational for Bolton last term. This year he has been preferred at different times to Didier Drogba and Fernando Torres in Chelsea's team, admittedly in a troubled season for the club. Another player with bags of potential has, he has suffered accusations of being too selfish and unaware of those around him at times. Playing much of the season as a wide man of three means the jury is still out as to whether he could lead a line against the best defences in Europe.Euro chances 8/10

Danny Graham Along with Holt, Graham is the second most prolific English marksman in the Premier League this season after Wayne Rooney with 10 goals for a Swansea side that has impressed in their debut season in the top flight. The top goalscorer in last year's Championship, Graham has proved he is capable of scoring at a higher level, though international football would be something of a gamble. Euro chances 2/10

Grant Holt An honest, no-frills throwback of a striker who combines a physical presence with a deceptively cultured touch, Holt has reached double figures this season in a Norwich side that uses him as a focal point to their attacks. If England needed a battering ram he could do the job but not previously on the England radar.Euro chances 2/10

Bobby Zamora Zamora's terrific form for Fulham in the last two seasons brought him to the attention of Fabio Capello. Handed two caps in friendlies last summer, he demonstrated an ability to hold the ball up and play with his back to goal but has drifted out of the reckoning since. A move to QPR in January may yet revitalise him but with Mark Hughes's side struggling for goals it is a difficult environment in which to stake an England claim.Euro chances 4/10

Andy Carroll At one stage the England number nine shirt looked to be Carroll's for the taking. That's when he was banging them in for fun at Newcastle. His big money move to Anfield has not yet proved a happy one and whether it is through a lack of fitness or confidence he has yet to click in a red shirt. A few promising performances this year suggest he may be on the way back but a disappointing showing in the Carling Cup final did him no favours.Euro chances 6/10

Rickie Lambert It is a worrying time when the England manager looks towards the Championship for options but, should that happen, there is only one stand out candidate. The Southampton striker has scored goals throughout his career and looks to be helping the south coast club back to the top flight. Untested at the highest level, the art of scoring goals is nonetheless one he has mastered better than most, bagging 70 from 120 appearances for Saints, including 19 in the league this season.Euro chances 1/10

Jermain Defoe A goal every three matches for England are impressive statistics for the forgotten man of the national team who, despite having to get used to a more intermittent role at Tottenham this season has still reached double figures from 27 appearances in all competitions, many from the bench. He should at least be fresh for the summer if selected. Euro chances 7/10